Discovered at hensol house in scotland meconopsis baileyi 39hensol violet39 is a special addition to any garden normally known as the himalayan blue poppy this meconopsis is highly unusual in producing stunning violet45blue petals which look as if they have been painted blooming in early summer this exquisite hardy perennial is best grown in moist semi45shaded borders and woodland gardens where it will return year after year height 90cm 40353441 spread 30cm 40